Bangalore, Feb 11, 2010: Seed, being the foundation of successful agriculture, the demand for quality seeds of improved varieties is growing fast and adoption of new technologies around the world by the farmers is happening at a fast pace. Highlighting the need for quality seeds for ensuring global food security, the National Seed Association of India (NSAI) is organizing the first ever Indian Seed Congress. The two-day event will be held from February 12 to 13, 2010, at Hotel Lalit Ashok, Bangalore, India

The theme of the congress is 'Seeds for Global Food Security' and it will be focused closely on the issues that threaten the food security in India and the rest of the world. Indian Seed Congress 2010 will be inaugurated by Dr BS Yediyurappa, Chief Minister of Indian state of Karnataka.

 

Announcing the event, Mr Uday Singh, President, NSAI and Chairman National Organizing Committee Indian Seed Congress 2010, said “This event, being an international event, will provide a platform for the seeds men of the world to congregate and interact with members of the Indian seed industry, and deliberate on various issues concerning the seed industry in India and abroad. More than 600 delegates are expected to participate at the event from all over the world.”

The two-day event will have technical sessions on issues concerning the seed industry and would like to evolve answers to the issues raised and project them in a forceful manner to the policy makers and decision makers, across the globe. Sufficient space has been allocated for the exhibition of products including new technologies and superior genetics and a favorable ambiance for carrying out trade negotiations in seeds.